Best Errol Louis Podcasts (2026)

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How did Zohran Mamdani's inauguration land with New Yorkers? 31:57

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11h ago31:57

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In a day of firsts at City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in front of a large crowd of supporters. Now officially holding what's often called "the second toughest job in America," Mamdani faces a daunting set of challenges. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and political ancho…

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The history behind North Carolina's state capitol building 38:46

7h ago38:46

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On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of North Carolina's state capitol. Kara Deadmon, the site administrator, will share the building's story, from its fiery destruction to its relocation. She talks about the enslaved who helped build it, and even etchings on a window dating back to the 1800s.…

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2000 mini-MEGA (with Roxana Hadadi, Emily St. James, Darren Franich, & Clay Keller, and Joe Reid) 4:14:33

3d ago4:14:33

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We're closing out the 25th (er, 26th?) year of the 21st Century by looking back at the 1st year of the 21st century! Commissioner Clay is joined by Screen Drafts All-Stars Emily St. James (Woodworking, Podcast Like It's the 2000s), and Roxana Hadadi (Vulture), and Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) to competitively / collabor…

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MIRIAM HOPKINS (with Clay & Ryan) 2:31:02

5d ago2:31:02

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It's Kristmas Eve 2025 and the commissioners are celebrating the filmography of undersung early Hollywood great MIRIAM HOPKINS! MIR-ry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Want more Screen Drafts? Become a Booster! For just $5 a month get ad-free Main Feed episodes, plus monthly installments of The Franchise mini-Super Draft, The Marathon, Speed…

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2025: End of year extravaganza 39:53

1d ago39:53

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On this week's episode of Tying it Together, it's our annual holiday extravaganza. Host Tim Boyum and political insiders Billy Warden and Brian Lewis look back at 2025. They will honor longtime Gov. Jim Hunt, who died in December, and review another wild year in politics in North Carolina and beyond. Warden is a marketing and communications expert …

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Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 2 41:39

3d ago41:39

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Almost 55 years ago, Bella Abzug entered Congress, quickly emerging as a fierce champion of women's and minority rights and forging powerful alliances with fellow New York trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and Elizabeth Holtzman. In part two of this Spectrum News NY1 series, Errol Louis examines Abzug's relentless work ethic and major legislative …

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Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 1 28:52

11d ago28:52

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From Mississippi to Beijing to the halls of Congress, Bella Abzug battled injustice her entire life. Known for her trademark hats and fearless style, Abzug helped reshape New York politics and the national women's movement. In part one of this two-part podcast series from Spectrum News NY1, Errol Louis traces Abzug's early life from her path to Col…

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Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms 38:27

8d ago38:27

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Political prognosticator Kyle Kondik joins host Tim Boyum to talk about early expectations for the 2026 midterm elections. They will talk about the nation's most watched Senate race in North Carolina, how redistricting could impact the power in Congress, and whether affordability will dominate voter's intentions.…

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SIDNEY POITIER mini-MEGA (with Oriana Nudo, Maureen Lee Lenker, & Imani Davis) 3:48:56

10d ago3:48:56

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One of our favorite traditions continues! Screen Drafts MVPs / hosts of the Hollywood-ography podcast Oriana Nudo and Maureen Lee Lenker have spent the last year and a half watching every single feature film made by legendary Oscar winner SIDNEY POITIER, and now, at the conclusion of their Poitier season, they are joined at the Draft Table by Ameri…

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Why Hochul's 2026 reelection just got more complicated 52:03

15d ago52:03

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The race for governor is already stealing the political spotlight in New York with competitive primaries looming for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Running for reelection, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Republicans will also have a primary on their hands with Nassau County Executive Bruce…

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Sitting down with North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson 35:06

15d ago35:06

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This week, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sits down with host Tim Boyum to talk about his first year in the position. The Democrat talks about his process of deciding whether to sue the Trump administration, trying his first case ever in front of the state supreme court and his latest work involving artificial intelligence. They also …

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SNOW HORROR (with Josh Miller & Henry McComas) 2:47:23

17d ago2:47:23

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AKA "Snowy Horror," AKA "Blood in the Snow." Minnesotan Josh Miller (Violent Night, Violent Night 2) and Alaskan Henry McComas (The Camp Host, Wolfman's Got Nards) join us at the Draft Table to rank the 7 best freezing-cold, terrifyingly snowbound horror movies! Listen to Main Feed Drafts ad-free and get four bonus episodes monthly in the Screen Dr…

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A Jewish perspective on the surge of antisemitism 44:21

29d ago44:21

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With antisemitism on the rise, NY1's Errol Louis sat down with Yair Rosenberg, a journalist at The Atlantic who is the author of its newsletter "Deep Shtetl," which explores the intersection of politics, culture and religion. Rosenberg has written extensively about antisemitism in America, the historical context behind it and its troubling resurgen…

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This law professor says N.C. must fight for justice now 37:54

22d ago37:54

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This week on Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with UNC law professor Gene Nichol who recently released a book called "Now what? How North Carolina Can Blace a Progressive Path Forward." Nichol, famous for his focus on poverty and equality, discusses how football recruiting shaped his political views. He also recounts his battles with Republi…

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YORGOS LANTHIMOS SUPER DRAFT (with Thomas Grabinski & Riley Stearns) 3:17:51

24d ago3:17:51

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Writer / director Riley Stearns (The Art of Self-Defense) makes his long-awaited return to the Draft Table, joining All-Star Thomas Grabinski (Atropia) in a competitive / collaborative ranking of all 9 feature films directed by Bugonia filmmaker YORGOS LANTHIMOS! 'Tis the season to become a Booster! Get four bonus episodes a month and ad-free Main …

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ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART ONE (with Mitchell Beaupre & Ryan Marker, and Alonso Duralde) 2:58:50

28d ago2:58:50

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The co-commish, Mr. Ryan Marker, has been asking for a Draft of the films of great American auteur Robert Altman since the very beginning of Screen Drafts. Today, he's finally getting his wish. In PART ONE of the four part, 35-title ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT, Ryan and Clay are joined by guest GM Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd) and guest commish Alons…

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Thanksgiving myths and reality: Historian breaks it down 40:11

29d ago40:11

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This week, as America celebrates Thanksgiving, host Tim Boyum welcomes author and historian Kenneth Davis to the Tying it Together podcast. Davis talks about the true history behind the story of the first Thanksgiving and many of the myths. The menu will surprise you, and we bet you can't guess which president signed the first proclamation declarin…

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Trying to take the House: One-on-one with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 17:25

1M ago17:25

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House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined NY1's Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview, discussing last week's surprisingly cordial meeting between President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, as well as the recent news that a federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and N…

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MOVIES ABOUT THEATRE mini-MEGA (with Joanna Robinson, Bryan Cogman, Maureen Lee Lenker, & Graham Skipper) 4:26:05

1M ago4:26:05

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The guest GMs from the beloved Shakespeare Trilogy, Joanna Robinson (The Ringer), Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones), Maureen Lee Lenker (A Star is Scorned) and Graham Skipper (The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine), have reunited at the Draft Table, this time to competitively / collaboratively rank the 13 best movies every made about THE THEATRE! Get …

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Morris Katz: Meet the strategist behind Mamdani's big win 39:19

1M ago39:19

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While Zohran Mamdani will be the youngest mayor in more than 125 years, his top strategist is even younger — 26-year-old Morris Katz. Katz joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss Mamdani's historic win, reflecting on the campaign's digital strategy to meet younger voters in one of their favorite hangouts: social media. He also spoke about the tactics u…

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GOP Sen. Ted Budd talks shutdown, Epstein files & spending time in Oval Office 41:02

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U.S. Senator and Republican Ted Budd joins host Tim Boyum for a wide-ranging conversation on the Tying it Together podcast. They talk about his upbringing and how his first run for office literally happened hours before the deadline and resulted in a 17-way primary. Later, they talk about the government shutdown, health care, federal raids in Charl…

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PAUL VERHOEVEN SUPER DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Louis Peitzman, & Jordan Crucchiola) 6:26:10

1M ago6:26:10

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Screen Drafts veterans Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene), Louis Peitzman (Vulture, Chasing Amy Adams) and Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen), lay siege to the Draft Table for an epic collaborative / competitive ranking of all 17 feature films directed by the Dutch legend PAUL VERHOEVEN! WARNING: Our geography is a little iffy at times on this one,…

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David Remnick: What Mamdani can — and can't — do 41:18

2M ago41:18

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New Yorker editor and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" David Remnick joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the big mayoral win of Zohran Mamdani and look at why he strongly resonated with younger voters. Remnick also reflected on the challenges of covering President Donald Trump, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and his own remarkable tenure at The…

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Errol Louis: 3 reasons NYC elected Zohran Mamdani 33:46

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This week, Tim talks with Spectrum National Political Anchor Errol Louis about Zohran Mamdani's win in the New York City mayoral race. Louis, host of NY1's "Inside City Hall" and his podcast "You Decide," has interviewed Mamdani and moderated one of the few debates. They talk about Mamdani's background, democratic socialism and how it could play ou…

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CHESS (with William Bibbiani & Darren Mooney) 1:57:30

1M ago1:57:30

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Join GMs William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network) and Darren Mooney (Second Wind) as they rank the 7 best FILMS ever made about the game of CHESS! NOTE: This Draft was produced as part of a larger project that never ended up coming to fruition. Producer Ryan Verrill took the time to pain-stakingly remove all references to that project so tha…

Errol Louis Podcasts

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You Decide with Errol Louis

Spectrum News NY1

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WWRL Morning Show with Errol Louis

Errol Louis

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Tying It Together with Tim Boyum

Spectrum News 1

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Clay Keller and Ryan Marker

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Progressive Action

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How did Zohran Mamdani's inauguration land with New Yorkers? 31:57

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The history behind North Carolina's state capitol building 38:46

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2000 mini-MEGA (with Roxana Hadadi, Emily St. James, Darren Franich, & Clay Keller, and Joe Reid) 4:14:33

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MIRIAM HOPKINS (with Clay & Ryan) 2:31:02

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2025: End of year extravaganza 39:53

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Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 2 41:39

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Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 1 28:52

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Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms 38:27

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SIDNEY POITIER mini-MEGA (with Oriana Nudo, Maureen Lee Lenker, & Imani Davis) 3:48:56

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Why Hochul's 2026 reelection just got more complicated 52:03

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Sitting down with North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson 35:06

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SNOW HORROR (with Josh Miller & Henry McComas) 2:47:23

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A Jewish perspective on the surge of antisemitism 44:21

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This law professor says N.C. must fight for justice now 37:54

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YORGOS LANTHIMOS SUPER DRAFT (with Thomas Grabinski & Riley Stearns) 3:17:51

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ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT: PART ONE (with Mitchell Beaupre & Ryan Marker, and Alonso Duralde) 2:58:50

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Thanksgiving myths and reality: Historian breaks it down 40:11

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Trying to take the House: One-on-one with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 17:25

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MOVIES ABOUT THEATRE mini-MEGA (with Joanna Robinson, Bryan Cogman, Maureen Lee Lenker, & Graham Skipper) 4:26:05

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Morris Katz: Meet the strategist behind Mamdani's big win 39:19

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GOP Sen. Ted Budd talks shutdown, Epstein files & spending time in Oval Office 41:02

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PAUL VERHOEVEN SUPER DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Louis Peitzman, & Jordan Crucchiola) 6:26:10

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David Remnick: What Mamdani can — and can't — do 41:18

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Errol Louis: 3 reasons NYC elected Zohran Mamdani 33:46

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CHESS (with William Bibbiani & Darren Mooney) 1:57:30